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PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION GENE DISCOVERED

...urnal of Human Genetics, provides new insights for determining the molecular basis of PPH and opens new avenues of study for understanding the fundamental nature of both familial and sporadic PPH. PPH is a rare lung disorder which is usually fatal. It affects primarily women of child bearing age, although it i...

Eating disorders are hereditary

... "the genetic influences play an important role in determining the susceptibility to get the illness". During the research the families of 323 women between 18 and 28 who had any type of eating disorder were analyzed, to compare with other group of 181 healthy women, so it was found that bulimia was four times...

Genetics and cholesterol levels

... reveals that both genes and diet are important in determining cholesterol level. Those whose genes work against them have the most to gain from a low-fat diet when it comes to controlling cholesterol....

Detection of Cancer

...important, as early detection is a major factor in determining the success of cancer treatments," said Professor Pat. The C-test also has the advantage of being less invasive than other tests."The current test for prostate cancer is not very reliable and gives many false positives, while many women find a mammo...

Immune cells halt round in space

...ch as hydrogen bonding might play a larger role in determining the cell's shape in the absence of Earth's gravity. They say finding out is important to both astronauts and people on Earth since understanding the way physical forces affect T-cells could eventually enable scientists to control them. "There are ti...

Ultrasound helps stroke treatment

...lts are so promising a new phase II study aimed at determining the most effective frequency has already begun. So far 30 patients have been treated and the goal is to enroll 120 patients....

Birth weight may be influenced by genes

...d only from the mother, plays an important role in determining a newborn's birth weight. Based on genetic analysis of six generations of macaque monkeys,// a team led by Dr. James C. Ha at the University of Washington in Seattle assessed that genes account for 45% of the inconsistency in birth weight. The resea...

New technique for heart enlargement

...e test showed about an 86-percent accuracy rate in determining patients with the gene mutation when velocity and contraction were measured using DTI. Robert Roberts, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, an author of this study, offers promise that younger patients will be diagnosed earlier with the disease, i...

What makes young girls smoke

... social, and psychological factors are involved in determining which youths are at most risk." Lead Investigator, Carolyn Voorhees, Ph.D., adds, "Many of the factors identified in this study as increasing girls' risk of becoming smokers were not even on our radar screens 10 years ago." Researchers report the st...

Mental illness a key factor in suicide

...oth sexes. Factors considered less significant in determining suicide are dysfunctional family backgrounds and socioeconomic factors, such as unemployment, low income, or less schooling. Researchers conclude that an important target in the prevention of suicide in young people would be the early recognition and...

Swelling increases stroke risk with high B.P.

.... Clearly ISPs - and inflammation - are factors in determining stroke risk among those who have high blood pressure....

Inflammation Linked to Colon Cancer

... built on this previous work with a study aimed at determining whether the genetic damage resulting from chronic inflammation, called oxidative stress, is limited to the specific cells that are damaged, or whether it invades the cell's DNA as well and thus is passed on to new cells. Study author Lawrence J. Mam...

The Harmful Effects Of Stress in Young Adults

...ges in response to stress may be a useful tool for determining a person’s future risk of high blood pressure. In a large study more than 4,000 participants completed three different stress tests. In one test, participants plunged a hand in ice-cold water and kept it submerged for 45 seconds. Another test, called...

Foods Rich In Flavonoids Effective In Prevention Of Cough

... say smoking is still the most important factor in determining whether patients will experience the respiratory condition. Preventing the initiation of smoking is still the most important primary prevention method for chronic respiratory symptoms , however researchers say that promoting a diet high in sources o...

Effective Screening Required to Rule out Prostate Cancer

...ned risk factors for prostate cancer is helpful in determining if a patient needs a prostate biopsy. For the stud...idered. Researchers found the model is helpful at determining who should have a prostate biopsy. They found all seven risk factors played a role in the patient’s ...

Vitamin E Could Restore Sudden Hearing Loss

...antioxidants in idiopathic sudden hearing loss and determining the most effective antioxidant and its optimal dose....

Kids with Congenital Heart Disease Found To Have Low I.Q Levels

... that early tests may be only partially helpful in determining which children are at risk for learning problems in childhood....

A New Way Of Detecting Osteoporosis

... as sensitive as the widely used questionnaires in determining which women needed to have further BMD testing. Ho...hers conclude that X-rays are a good first step in determining which women need additional testing ....

Individuals Born In May At A Higher Risk Of Developing Multiple Sclerosis

... month an individual is born in may play a role in determining whether or not he or she end up with the nervous system disorder multiple sclerosis.// Results showed people born in May are at higher risk for the disease while people born in November are at lowest risk. Those with May birthdays had a 13-percent ...

Understanding The Origin Of Tumors

...the testing method is about 86-percent accurate in determining a tumor’s origin. Specialists say most cancer treatments are selected specifically by tumor type. Giving the wrong treatment may slow recovery or even cause negative reactions. When the tumor cannot be reliably identified, as is true in as many as 1...

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